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Setting out to explore the Flachau!

Hiking is pure joy. Especially in our beautiful region, with something for the whole family!

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UP IN THE MOUNTAINS OR DOWN IN THE VALLEY, WE HAVE A GREAT SELECTION OF HIKES FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

Hiking in Flachau

For this classic summer vacation activity, Flachau is the ideal starting point. Depending on your fitness level, mood, and preferences, you can take a leisurely stroll through the meadows in the valley next to the River Enns, or hike up to an array of beautiful alpine pastures. For a more challenging experience, try an extended trekking tour into the mountains, where you can also conquer a peak or two along the way.

HIKING WITH THE FELSENHOF HIKING SERVICE

Nothing more stands in the way of your family hiking day!

Felsenhof Hiking Service

Tour information available at the hotel
Loaner gear: backpacks, Nordic walking poles,
hiking sticks, pedometers
Flachau Hiking Bus*

*Regular transfers by Hiking Bus to Flachau, Flachauwinkl, Altenmarkt and Zauchensee for our guests (stops right in front of the hotel) with hiking recommendations at each drop-off point.

Guided Hikes Included

The Flachau Tourist Office offers daily guided hikes for you and your family. These hikes are included for free with the Flachau Summer Card. The Flachau Summer Card is valid from May 29, 2025, to October 3, 2025, and is available with just one overnight stay at our hotel.

Included guided hikes are, for example: to the Marbach Alm, the Path of Good Wishes, Wild Waters, and more.

Ride the Gondolas up to the Summits in Snow Space Salzburg

Make your ascent way easier, gliding gently and effortlessly up the mountain. With the discounted weekly pass, you and your children can use the cableways in Flachau, Wagrain-Kleinarl, and St. Johann-Alpendorf at reduced prices for any 5 days within a 7-day period.

Please note: You must present your Flachau Summer Card in order to purchase the discounted pass!

Multiday Tickets - Prices for Online Purchase

Adult

Child (2009-2018)

Mini (2019-2021)

Adventure Week 5 in 7

(valid on any 5 days in a 7-day period)

from € 89.10

from € 53.50

from € 23.20

Double Family Adventure 2 in 4

(valid on any 2 days in a 4-day period on

Ghost Mountain/Grafenberg)

from € 57.30

from € 34.40

from € 14.90

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More than 40 family-friendly hikes in and around Flachau-Reitdorf

An excerpt of the most beautiful hikes for you and your family here with us in Flachau:

Hike Reitdorf - around the Aigenberg

From the village hall in Reitdorf along the main road in the direction of Reitdorf swimming lake, taking path No.2 to the Aigenbauer farm. From there, take path No. 40, climbing gently through the forest. In about 1 hour, you will reach the Pürstingbauer farm with marvelous views across Ennstal valley. Then, continue along the mountain road to the Steinlehenbauer. Now, walk for about 400 meters down across a field until you find yourself just below the Maderlehenbauer farm, then follow the paved road to Gasthof Burnstein. Path No. 2 will now lead you via the Oberlehengut and Aignerbauer back to Reitdorf.

Difficulty:	moderate hike close to town with marvelous scenery, mainly paved paths and a road with minimal traffic
Requirements:	moderate physical condition, sturdy shoes recommended
Time on Trail:	Reitdorf – Pürstingbauer: ca. 1 hour Pürstingbauer – Burnstein: ca. 1 hour Burnstein – Reitdorf: ca. 30 minutes Total time: ca. 2.5 hours
Refreshment Opportunities:	Aignstadl
Tour:	Reitdorf village hall (elev. ca. 870 m) – Pürstingbauer farm (ca. 1100 m) - Burnstein (ca. 900 m) - Reitdorf (870 m)

Hike Reitdorf - Schloss Höch - Eibenstein

Coming from the Reitdorf village hall, shortly before the Reitdorf swimming lake make a left, following paths Nos. 8 and 7 over the Reiteck and continuing to Schloss Höch. From there, take a beautiful path mainly through forest (No. 38). Passing the Höchzulehen "Kropf" (an unstaffed hut), after walking for about 1 hour you will reach a sharp curve. From here, a roughly 800 m long trail leads to the Eibensteinweg, which in turn brings you to the Klemmbauer farm, then back to Reitdorf.

Difficulty:	moderate hike, occasionally on paved roads, occasionally on forestry lanes and trails through forest with beautiful views
Requirements:	moderate physical condition, sturdy shoes recommended
Time on Trail:	Reitdorf – Schloss Höch: ca. 30 minutes Schloss Höch – Klemmbauer: ca. 1.5 hours Klemmbauer – Reitdorf: ca. 1 hour Total time: ca. 3 hours
Refreshment Opportunities:	Seestüberl next to Reitdorf swimming lake
Tour:	Reitdorf village hall (elev. ca. 870 m) – Schloss Höch (977 m) – Klemmbauer (ca. 1100 m) – Reitdorf (870 m)

Hike Reitdorf - Winterbauer - Altenmarkt - Reitdorf

From the village hall in Reitdorf along the village road for around 500 meters as far as Haus Vogelmühle, where you will turn left, walk underneath the autobahn, then continue via the paved Feuersangweg path for about 2 km. Alternatively, take path No. 31 uphill as far as the junction. Here, make a left towards the Demlbauer farm and continue on a meadow path to Berggasthof Winterbauer (very good food & drink). Now make your way on path No. 73 down to Altenmarkt, and from there use the bike-/footpath next to the road returning you to Reitdorf.

Difficulty:	moderate hiking loop partially on paved roads, partially on meadow paths with beautiful views
Requirements:	moderate physical condition, sturdy shoes recommended
Time on Trail:	Reitdorf – Berggasthof Winterbauer: ca. 1 hour Winterbauer – Altenmarkt: ca. 30 minutes Altenmarkt – Reitdorf: ca. 1 hour Total time: ca. 2.5 hours
Refreshment Opportunities:	Berggasthof Winterbauer, Cafe Piano
Tour:	Reitdorf village hall (elev. ca. 870 m) – Winterbauer (1080 m) – Altenmarkt (850 m) – Reitdorf (870 m)

Our Hiking Tips for an Active Family Vacation

Family Hike to the Reitlehenalm

Family hike with an easy ascent on the sunny side of Eben, mostly on forest paths through shady woods, but also with beautiful views. The return hike can be done via three different path or, in some instances, on hiking trails.

From the town center, walk along the footpath to the Eder Bakery, then cross the railway on Allee Street and keep left. After 40 meters, turn right into a part of town known as “Edt”. Walk until you reach the Edthof (youth guesthouse), keep left at the parking area, and follow the yellow signs along the path. When the path meets up with forest path No. 12 (KITIWAPF), continue right until the junction for Moosalm/Reitlehenalm. Keep left there and follow the path to the Reitlehenalm.

Arrival:	Drive by car to Eben - ca. 6 km / 9 minutes If you stop by the reception, we can also provide you with times for the hiking bus!
Tour Data:	Starting point: town center of Eben Duration: ca. 3 hours Elevation gain: 420 vertical meters Distance: ca. 7 km Highest point: 1273 m above sea level
Equipment:	Good shoes, weatherproof clothing, sun protection, adequate food & drink (at least 1 liter, preferable sweetened tea), hiking poles are helpful

Rossbrand Hike

Starting point of this tour is the parking area in Filzmoos. From there, head towards Ramsau and turn right over the Warme Mandling. Through the forest to the Moosalm and to the Moosalm snack station. Continue on path No. 464, slightly left, up to the ridge. Follow the ridgeline on path No. 460 towards the west, past the transmission mast. Leave the Dr. März Weg path (No. 463, option to return to the valley) on the right. Pass by the Radstätter Hütte on your way up to the summit. For your return, you can either take the Dr. März Weg or walk via the Karalm. Both routes will take you approximately the same amount of time.

Arrival:	Drive your car to Filzmoos - ca. 20 km / 20 minutes
Tour Data:	Starting point: Filzmoos town center Duration: ca. 5.5 hours Distance: ca. 14 km Summit elevation: 1770 m above sea level
Equipment:	Good shoes, weatherproof clothing, sun protection, adequate food & drink (at least 1 liter, preferable sweetened tea), hiking poles are helpful

Flachau - Griessenkareck - Frauenalm – Flachauwinkl

From the center of Flachau, head towards the valley station of the Starjet 1 lift and continue to the Pfeiffei Alm. Cross the meadow to reach hiking path No. 42. Now continue partially on path No. 41. Above Berggasthof Latschenhof, turn right onto hiking path No. 41. Pass the war memorial crosses and follow the "Schneid" to the top of the Griessenkareck (elev. 1991 m).

The next stage leads you over the Saukarfunktel (2028 m) to the Saukarkopf (2014 m). Turn at the junction leading via path No. 41 to the Frauenalm, then on path No. 45 dropping down towards the valley and Flachauwinkl. From that point, either walk towards Flachau on path No. 1 or ride the Sportwelt bus from the "Flachau Steinfeld" stop".

Arrival:	Drive by car to Flachau - ca. 3.8 km / 5 minutes
Tour Data:	Starting point: Flachau town center Duration: ca. 8 hours Elevation gain: 1082 vertical meters Distance: ca. 22 km Highest point: 1986 m above sea level
Equipment:	Good shoes, weatherproof mountain clothing, sun protection, adequate food & drink (at least 1 liter, preferable sweetened tea), hiking poles are helpful

Hike to the Hochgründeck

Ambitious hikers use the Hahnbaum as the starting point for their expedition up to the famous Hochgründeck. The long hike is rewarded with a view of around 300 peaks (Hochkönig, Tennengebirge, Dachstein, Niedere and Hohe Tauern, Kitzbühel Alps, and Dienten Slate Mountains).

The Hochgründeck is one of the highest forested mountains in Europe and is justifiably considered one of the most beautiful vantage points in all of Austria. It is a hiking destination for the whole family and can be comfortably reached via well-maintained paths from four different locations in 1 to 3 hours. Admire the magnificent mountain panorama as well as the incomparable sunrises and sunsets.

Arrival:

Drive in the direction of St. Johann - ca. 20 km / 25 minutes

Tour Data:

Starting point: St. Johann im Pongau
Duration: ca. 4 hours
Elevation gain: 1211 vertical meters

Distance: ca. 10 km

Summit elevation: 1827 m above sea level

Equipment:

Good shoes, weatherproof clothing, sun protection, adequate food & drink (at least 1 liter, preferable sweetened tea), hiking poles are helpful

Flori's Adventure Trail

This stroller-friendly adventure trail is perfect for families with children of all ages. Numerous delightful play and puzzle stations – featuring a zipline, swings, climbing walls, and slides – are certain to thrill the kids. For those who crack Flori's secret codeword, there is even a small surprise to take home as a marvelous souvenir.

The signposted hiking loop known as "Flori's Erlebnispfad" begins right next to the Waldgasthof inn. In the month of October, the mountain lifts do not run. However, during this time you can also drive up in your own car.